Senior Highway Design Task Leader (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This mid- to senior‑level role stays hands‑on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities, with a base in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, and hybrid work flexibility.

The position involves leading tasks from concept through PS&E, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with Project Managers on complex DOT projects, with travel and flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of highway design tasks from concept through PS&E.
• Develop and review roadway alignments, design criteria, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Mentor and review work performed by junior engineers; provide technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Technical Leaders on complex DOT projects.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state and local standards; sign and seal documents as required.
• Perform site reviews and field studies to support constructible, real-world design solutions.
• Support proposal and task order efforts, including scope development and technical review.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards (AASHTO/NACTO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

OpenRoads Concept Station

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to support and lead the technical delivery of highway design projects across New England. This mid- to senior‑level role stays hands‑on while growing into broader leadership responsibilities, with a base in Boston, MA; East Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH, and hybrid work flexibility.

The position involves leading tasks from concept through PS&E, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with Project Managers on complex DOT projects, with travel and flexible